Whole-food beef protein and amino acid oxidation in young adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In a randomized crossover design, 20 healthy young adults (ages 18–35) consume dinners providing 0.32, 0.74, and 1.32 g protein·kg body mass−1 (equivalent to 1, 2, and 4 minced beef patties) across three separate experimental visits. Amino acid oxidation from the ingested protein is measured over a 24-hour period after each meal. Participants serve as their own controls so dose-response relationships can be compared within individuals. The study focuses on whole-food protein (minced beef) rather than isolated protein supplements.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 18-35 years
* BMI between 18.5-30 kg/m2
* Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least once per two weeks and a maximum of four days per week)
* No physical limitations (i.e., able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Smoking
* Vegan, vegetarian, or does not consume beef protein
* Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders
* Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications)
* Chronic use of gastric acid-suppressing medication or anti-coagulants
* Unstable weight over the last three months
* Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases
* Blood donation in the past 2 months
* Females: pregnancy

Where it's running

• Maastricht University Medical Centre+
  Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Luc JC van Loon, PhD — Maastricht University
• Study coordinator: Julia M Malowany, MSc
• Email: julia.malowany@maastrichtuniversity.nl
• Phone: +31 43 388 1617

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.